How to Help Heal Your Sciatica (Lower Back Pain Caused From Nerve Pinch)

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By gregpardo
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Freedom From Sciatic Pain

You've been diagnosed with Sciatica. It can be an extremely difficult and debilitating to your life. Here's some things you can do to help your condition. (I'm not a doctor and this is just from my experience. Please use this at your own discretion and consult a doctor before trying any of this.)

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Will to get better
Firm mattress
Lumbar support for chairs
Daily exercise and proper rest

Step 1

Stop doing the same thing you are doing. That's how you got that way. Chances are you are sitting with bad posture and in a bad chair and most people with Sciatica work while sitting. Purchase a firm mattress. If it's uncomfortable at first it will feel better eventually. Then purchase a lumbar support for your back. (I prefer the mesh kind). They are usually $10 or less at Walmart and you can place them in your car and at work.
Step 2

If you work in a office, I suggest sitting on a firm exercise ball. This will feel awkward at first but it will help your muscles get stronger and will stop you from slouching. Daily concentrate on your posture and read books about how to maintain it properly.
Step 3

You must find the correct chiropractor. Chiropracting is a broad field with many ideas and theories. I found the most helpful to be those trained in Active Release Technique. These physicians help massage the muscle that is causing the pelvic or disc shift that could be pinching the sciatic nerve. With a regular chiropractor, the bones will shift right out of place again. If you don't feel better for a few days after, you haven't found the right one. In order to save money, keep looking until you find someone that knows the muscles and tissue in and out.